Eutelsat 70B
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| Eutelsat 70B | |
|---|---|
| Name | Eutelsat 70B |
| Operator | Eutelsat |
| Bus | Spacebus 3000 |
| Launch | December 3, 2012 |
| Rocket | Zenit-3SL |
| Launchsite | Sea Launch |
| Mission | Telecommunications |
Eutelsat 70B is a communications satellite operated by Eutelsat, a leading satellite operator based in Paris, France. The satellite was launched on December 3, 2012, from the Sea Launch platform in the Pacific Ocean, using a Zenit-3SL rocket provided by Boeing and RSC Energia. The launch was conducted by Sea Launch, a joint venture between Boeing, RSC Energia, Yuzhnoye, and PO Yuzhmash. The satellite is part of the Eutelsat fleet, which includes Eutelsat 5 West A, Eutelsat 7A, and Eutelsat 10A, providing telecommunications services to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Overview
The Eutelsat 70B satellite is designed to provide telecommunications services to a wide range of customers, including broadcasters, telecom operators, and government agencies. The satellite is equipped with Ku-band and C-band transponders, allowing it to provide services such as television broadcasting, broadband internet access, and telephony services to customers in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The satellite is also used by Inmarsat, a leading provider of mobile satellite communications, to provide global mobile satellite services. The Eutelsat 70B satellite is part of the Eutelsat fleet, which includes Eutelsat 3B, Eutelsat 7B, and Eutelsat 9B, providing telecommunications services to customers around the world, including BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera.
Spacecraft Characteristics
The Eutelsat 70B satellite is based on the Spacebus 3000 platform, developed by Thales Alenia Space, a leading space manufacturer based in Cannes, France. The satellite has a mass of approximately 5,200 kilograms and is equipped with two solar arrays and two batteries, providing a total power of 12 kilowatts. The satellite is also equipped with a propulsion system developed by Snecma, a leading space propulsion company based in Vernon, France. The Eutelsat 70B satellite is designed to operate for at least 15 years in geostationary orbit, providing telecommunications services to customers around the world, including NASA, European Space Agency, and Russian Federal Space Agency.
Launch and Orbit
The Eutelsat 70B satellite was launched on December 3, 2012, from the Sea Launch platform in the Pacific Ocean, using a Zenit-3SL rocket provided by Boeing and RSC Energia. The launch was conducted by Sea Launch, a joint venture between Boeing, RSC Energia, Yuzhnoye, and PO Yuzhmash. The satellite was placed into a geostationary transfer orbit and then raised to its final geostationary orbit using its onboard propulsion system. The satellite is located at an orbital position of 70.5 degrees East, providing telecommunications services to customers in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including Intelsat, SES S.A., and Telesat.
Payload
The Eutelsat 70B satellite is equipped with a payload of 48 Ku-band transponders and 8 C-band transponders, allowing it to provide a wide range of telecommunications services to customers around the world. The satellite's payload is designed to provide high-power and high-gain transponders, allowing it to support a wide range of telecommunications applications, including television broadcasting, broadband internet access, and telephony services. The satellite's payload is also designed to provide flexibility and reconfigurability, allowing it to adapt to changing market demands and customer requirements, including those of Vodafone, Orange, and Deutsche Telekom.
Operations
The Eutelsat 70B satellite is operated by Eutelsat, a leading satellite operator based in Paris, France. The satellite is controlled from Eutelsat's European Space Operations Centre in Paris, France, which provides 24/7 monitoring and control of the satellite. The satellite is also supported by a network of ground stations located around the world, including Eutelsat's ground stations in France, Germany, and Italy, as well as those of Intelsat, SES S.A., and Telesat. The satellite's operations are also supported by a team of engineers and technicians from Eutelsat and its partners, including Thales Alenia Space, Snecma, and Boeing.
History
The Eutelsat 70B satellite was ordered by Eutelsat in 2009 as part of its fleet expansion program, which included the launch of Eutelsat 3B, Eutelsat 7B, and Eutelsat 9B. The satellite was built by Thales Alenia Space, a leading space manufacturer based in Cannes, France, and was launched on December 3, 2012, from the Sea Launch platform in the Pacific Ocean. The satellite is part of the Eutelsat fleet, which includes Eutelsat 5 West A, Eutelsat 7A, and Eutelsat 10A, providing telecommunications services to customers around the world, including BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera, as well as NASA, European Space Agency, and Russian Federal Space Agency. The satellite has been used to support a wide range of telecommunications applications, including television broadcasting, broadband internet access, and telephony services, for customers such as Vodafone, Orange, and Deutsche Telekom.